San Diego Newbie

[Peter Whitaker]

I'm 20 years old enlisted Navy stationed in San Diego for the next 4 1/2 yeRs. I've been reading this site as well as many REI books for the past year and I'm itching to actually get involved in investing. Given my current situation being in one if the more expensive real estate markets in the country, and living on a relatively low income what are some actionable steps I can take to getting my first deal? I'm from the Syracuse NY area and plan to live/ invest there after I'm done in the Navy so investing out of state there is a possibility also.